Chief Estimator

Hardscapes Company

Marietta, GA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Benchmarking, Bid Packages, Construction, Construction Drawings, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, Financial Trend Analysis, Health Insurance, Mathematics, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Project Execution, Purchasing/Procurement, Sales, Sales Operations, Time Management

LOCATION

Marietta, GA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Free food & snacks
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:
Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Description
The Chief Estimator lays the financial and technical groundwork for every project we pursue. By producing precise, well-structured bids, this role directly contributes to winning the right jobs and setting the company up for smooth, profitable execution. A strong estimate helps ensure we go into each project with clarity, confidence, and alignment.

Responsibilities

Analyze construction drawings, scope documents, and specifications
Break down and quantify materials, labor, and equipment costs
Coordinate with the Pre-Construction Sales to align on bid strategy and prioritization
Input and refine items in ProEstimate to streamline accuracy
Prepare and submit comprehensive bid packages in the required formats
Track and manage multiple bid versions and resubmissions
Participate in project handoff meetings once jobs are awarded
Maintain a well-organized archive of past bids for future benchmarking
Monitor estimating trends and continuously refine pricing accuracy

Qualifications

Exceptionally detail-oriented and methodical
Comfortable reading architectural drawings and interpreting specifications
Strong mathematical and analytical thinking
Able to manage multiple bid cycles with evolving requirements
Consistently organized and deadline-driven
Capable of working independently while staying aligned with sales goals
Proficient in estimating and takeoff tools (e.g., ProEstimate.net, Bluebeam)

Measurable Metrics/ Problems to Solve:

Bid win rate
% variance between estimated vs. actual material/labor costs
% of bids submitted on time
% of rework cycles per project
Improve item accuracy in ProEstimate, reducing submittal and procurement times significantly
Build and maintain a historical pricing reference sheet by job type
Aid in the development of a smoother bid-to-handoff process with Sales and Ops

Company Mission:
We are experts in high-end architectural hard surface installations. We bring vision to reality through flawless craftsmanship, rigorous standards, and exceptional project execution—on time, every time.

Chief Estimator

Hardscapes Company

Marietta, GA

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